Hundreds of shoppers brave cold for Black Friday shopping
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hundreds braved the cold this morning to begin their Christmas shopping. (more…)
Reindeer, lighted boats and fireworks all on the River tonight
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Black Friday tradition is to kick off the Holiday season downtown in the evening. Reindeer on the Riverfront & 45th Annual Lighted Boat Parade return at Ross's Landing…
Union Gospel Mission Serves Hundreds at Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- The Union Gospel Mission held its annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center today, bringing the community together for a hot holiday meal and a moment of support ahead of the holiday. Hundreds gathered for…
Fairmount Orchard Closing Marks the End of a Walden’s Ridge Tradition
Signal Mountain, TN -(WDEF) For generations, families have made the short drive up Walden’s Ridge each fall to pick fresh apples, sip cider, and take in the sights of Fairmount Orchard. But this season will be the last. Longtime operator…
Neighbors come out against proposed neighborhood near Varnell
VARNELL, Ga. (WDEF)- Rapid development…
Two National Guard members shot just blocks from the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital were shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence. The West Virginia governor initially…
26th Annual Grateful Gobbler Set for Thanksgiving Morning
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A beloved Thanksgiving tradition returns tomorrow (11/28/25) morning at Coolidge Park. The 26th annual Grateful Gobbler gets rolling at 8 a.m. It's a 5k. You…
Fire in Hong Kong high-rise complex kills at least 36 people; over 275 reported missing
At least 36 people were killed by a massive fire Wednesday that engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong, city leader John Lee said. Another 279 people were reported missing. Lee also said 29…
Georgia election fraud charges have been dropped
GEORGIA -- Prosecutors have officially dropped charges against President Trump and 14 others for election fraud in Georgia, on November 26, 2025. This was the last fallout from the Fani Willis…
TVA, TWRA conducts survey of Lake Sturgeon
GALLATIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- The TVA and TWRA have conducted a study on…
Decatur man indicted in connection with Meigs County homicide
MEIGS COUNTY -- A Decatur man has been indicted in connection to a homicide that took place in July. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) joined the Meigs County Sheriff's Office to investigate the…
Family Advocates for Pediatric Cancer Reform
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Each year, more than fifteen thousand children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer, according to the CDC. For families like the Browns of Chicago,…
Festive Forest and EPB Holiday Display debut on Wednesday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - If you're looking for something to do with the family on Wednesday, we have a couple of holiday events downtown. The Festive Forest opens up in Miller Park and EPB unveils this year's holiday displays across the…
FBI seeks interviews with Democrats who urged US troops to defy illegal orders
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin…
Chattanooga Zoo unveils Magnolia’s Beer Garden to honor Beth Lapina
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo has opened a new gathering space called Magnolia’s Beer Garden. The garden was created in memory of Beth Lapina,…
Workers say kindness is the secret ingredient to enjoying the holiday rush
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thanksgiving is just two days away, and while many families will gather around the table, some seats will be empty.…
Family relieved following conviction in Walker County cold case
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- Last week,…
Food City Celebrity Baggers Raise Money for the United Way
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Shoppers at the Food City on Ocoee Crossing in Cleveland might have noticed a few familiar faces in the checkout line today…
Golden Apple Award: Kathlina Alford, Hixson High School
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Kathlina Alford spends every school day making sure that students at Hixson High School get all the support they need to succeed. From her…
Previously unseen Renoir painting of his son sells for over $2 million at auction
A previously unknown work by French impressionist painter Auguste Renoir of his toddler son Jean sold for $2.08 million (1.8 million euros) at a Paris auction on Tuesday, the Drouot auction house told AFP. The oil…
Stolen vehicle stop leads to Attempted First Degree Murder of a Police Officer charge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A man is facing multiple charges after deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) located a stolen Hyundai Sonata on Highway 58 on November…
Georgia Winery to open new pizzeria
RINGGOLD, Ga. -- The Georgia Winery has announced it will have a grand opening for a new on-site pizzeria on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The new restaurant will serve handcrafted pizzas and offer a relaxed atmosphere. The pizzeria hopes…
Black Friday Safety Tips from HCSO
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Sheriff Austin Garrett is offering the following tips to help make sure your “Black Friday” outing is enjoyable and safe for you and others. The tips are as…
US retail sales rose slightly in September, adding to months of big gains
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants increased modestly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer. Sales rose 0.2% in September from the previous month, the Commerce Department said…